CF Newsletter – April 2009

Contents:

1. A message from the National Chairman
2. Recent blog posts of interest
3. Inside CF
4. Branches
5. Campaigns & events
6. Contact us

We are in the middle of improving the communication channels for Conservative Future members, which has prevented us from sending the newsletter to all our members. These changes are coming on nicely and will provide an effective membership system for years to come, alongside a more effective way of keeping you all abreast of how CF is progressing all over the UK.

It is starting to get busy in the political world with the European elections and some local council elections looming in early June. I know that once again CF members will form the backbone of these campaigning efforts and we are being fully supported by the Party in targeting marginal seats. We want to reward members as much as possible for this work so please do send us your photos from your campaigning they will be put together into a montage to highlight our dominance over the rest of the political world.

The last few weeks have seen some changes to the National Executive; these will improve the strength and frequency of the support we can offer to you all. The implementation of the Regional Chairmen is going well and we ask branches get in touch with their respective RC – let’s continue to strengthen our organisation, support our Party and further the cause!

In the meantime do continue to visit conservativefuture.com – this website is a platform for all CF members and we welcome contributions from as many CF members as possible.

All the best,

Michael Rock

We welcome contributions from branches and members

5 minute Q&A with…David Cameron MP
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/03/23/5-minute-with-david-cameron/

In support of Andrew Rosindell and the British History Bill
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/03/09/support-andrew-rosindell-british-history-bill/

Essex County CF Councillors and Candidates Working Group
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/02/20/essex-county-cf-councillors-candidates-working-group/

5 minute Q&A with…Boris Johnson
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/02/15/5-minute-boris-johnson/

The main activities and areas that CF members are involved with

Student Life
Student Life is aimed at those CF members who are under-30 and in full or part time education.

http://www.conservativefuture.com/inside-cf/student-life/

Working Life
Working Life is aimed at those CF members who are in employment and under 30 years of age.

http://www.conservativefuture.com/inside-cf/working-life/

Campaigning
Campaigning is at the heart of what Conservative Future does.

European & council elections 2009

CF is gearing up ahead of these elections. Contact Edward Hallam if you need support. We are also looking for CF members to send us photos of them out campaigning – send these to Richard Jackson.

http://www.conservativefuture.com/inside-cf/campaigning/

Social Action
CF takes a large role in social action projects across the UK.

Adele Douglas has taken over co-ordinating social action projects. Get in touch with her if you are interested in starting one up.

http://www.conservativefuture.com/inside-cf/social-action/

Branch of the Month

A feature to highlight the great work our branches do, as well as providing advice and ideas to other branches.

CF branches in Cornwall
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/03/17/students-cornwall-act-oppose-id-cards/

This month we are not focusing on just one branch, but all the ones in Cornwall. Together they collected hundreds of signatures against ID cards, at the Universities in Cornwall, and went up to London to present them to the Shadow Home Secretary. A really great effort by CF members and something we can replicate across the country.

New Branch map

We have now launched a fully interactive branch map, showing CF branches across all of the UK. Let us know if your branch is not on the map, or the details are incorrect.
http://www.conservativefuture.com/branches/branch-map/

Posters/Images for branches

http://www.conservativefuture.com/branches/imagesposters/

CFBranch

A free blog for any CF branch that wants to have one. CF needs to become a much more professional organisation and the starting point for that is to ensure that every branch has effective communication methods in place.
http://cfbranch.com/

We are running various ‘national’ campaigns and events and your branch can get involved. Visit the links to find out more.

CF backs NO2ID
Conservative Future officially supports NO2ID, the campaign against the Government’s planned ID card and National Identity Register.

Many Universities around the country are working to pass student motions against ID cards – if you are interested in getting your branch to do the same then contact Edward Hallam.

http://www.conservativefuture.com/campaigns-events/cf-backs-no2id/

Spring Forum 2009 – Cheltenham
CF will once again have a strong presence at the Spring Forum; we will even be having a stand inside the conference centre – do come along and see us!

You can still apply to attend – all CF members can apply for the student rate (select student rate & leave the student id section empty)

https://conservativespringforum.com/

CF events @ Spring Forum
There will be many events happening during the 2 day conference – the 2 events below are organised in association with national CF:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=65934416866

Free spirits with the Freedom Association
D-Fly Bar and Restaurant, 40 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3NX
7:00pm onwards
Guest of honour: Roger Helmer MEP. Free entry for all CF members.

Essex CF @ the Dakota Nightclub
Dakota Nightclub, 12-14 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7HA
8:30pm onwards
£6 entry with conference pass.

Conservative Future website:
http://www.conservativefuture.com

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conservative-Future/22269108766

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/confuture

The National Executive

Michael Rock, Chairman – michael.rock@conservativefuture.com

Christian May, Deputy Chairman, International Relations, Working Life, Political Campaigns – christian.may@conservativefuture.com

Adele Douglas, Social Action, Northern Board, Campaign North Liaison – adele.douglas@conservativefuture.com

Edward Hallam, National Campaigning and Campaigns – edward.hallam@conservativefuture.com

Richard Jackson, Media & Internal Relations, New Media – richard.jackson@conservativefuture.com

Steve Ricketts, Conservative Councillors – steve.ricketts@conservativefuture.com

Patrick Sullivan, Student Life, Fresher’s Campaign – patrick.sullivan@conservativefuture.com

Regional Chairmen

London – Clare Hilley – london@conservativefuture.com
Eastern – Sonia Chohan – eastern@conservativefuture.com
West Midlands – Jimmy McLoughlin – west.midlands@conservativefuture.com
East Midlands – Hamish Stewart – east.midlands@conservativefuture.com
North West England – Mark Littler – north.west@conservativefuture.com
North East England – Emma Carr – north.east@conservativefuture.com
Yorkshire & the Humber – Philip Smith – yorkshire.humber@conservativefuture.com
South West England – James Morton – south.west@conservativefuture.com
South East England – Ranil Jayawardena – south.east@conservativefuture.com
North Wales – Paul Rogers – north.wales@conservativefuture.com
South Wales – Michael J Foreman – south.wales@conservativefuture.com

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